William Shakespeare (who may have also been born on this day) died on this day in the year 1616. And it's a good thing because if being 395-years-old didn't kill him, this surely would have. And how sad would that have been to live so long only to die because Jesus and Hamlet got in a time machine. What? Happy Hamlet 2 video lunch. more ›

The quarterly FLUX Screening Series at the Hammer Museum takes place tonight from 7-11 pm. The night will debut the World Premiere of PSST! 3, a collaborative new film project featuring shorts by a worldwide network of designers, directors, animators, and composers. PSST! founder and curator Bran Dougherty-Johnson will be in attendance to present the films. The evening will also include the premiere of two N.A.S.A. videos from its highly-anticipated new release The Spirit of Apollo; "Gifted" featuring Kayne West, Santogold and Lykke Li; and "A Volta," directed by Logan in collaboration with The Date Farmers. Check the website for the full screening schedule. A courtyard after-party will follow the film screenings. Admission is FREE, but reservations are highly suggested. Seating is first come, first served and an RSVP does not guarantee seating. (So get there early!) more ›

For their inaugural production, the Waging Theatre ensemble chose William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, a play that questions anyone's authority to wage a moral campaign without a measure of humility. The program and web site include pictures of George W. Bush and scenes from recent news, and the directors note that they chose the play because they found it relevant to the times, but — appropriately, given the theme — the performance avoids direct criticism of anyone in particular in favor of an open-ended exploration of what it means to judge. more ›

As You Like It, by William Shakespeare runs through March 27th at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. For tickets: (213) 628-2772 more ›